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What is CAZ (clean-air zone)?

A clean-air zone (CAZ) is a mandate that has come into effect in some UK cities. These charge drivers of older and more polluting cars a fee to enter city centres, to encourage the switch to cleaner vehicles.

See a list of all UK Clean Air Zones, find out if you're allowed to drive in them and how much it'll cost you

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